Sen. Bernie Sanders is expected to announce his presidential bid this week, according to reports. Photo: Sanders.senate.gov.

Fox News – Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is set to announce his decision to run for the Democratic nomination for the presidency as soon as Thursday, according to multiple reports.

Vermont Public Radio reported Tuesday that he was to announce his bid for the nomination on Thursday. The Associated Press also reported that the self-described socialist was planning on announcing a bid for the nomination, but did not specify a date.

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